HB 346 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 43rd Alcoholic Beverages District - Class B-D-7 Licenses

HB 346 allows Baltimore City to issue new Class B-D-7 alcoholic beverage licenses in three specific locations within the 43rd alcoholic beverages district: the 2600 block of Huntingdon Avenue (one license), the 2700 block of Huntingdon Avenue (three licenses), and the 300 block of West 29th Street. It directly affects businesses seeking to operate alcohol-serving establishments in these areas by requiring applicants to meet three key conditions: 51% of daily sales must come from non-package items (like food), they must sign a memorandum of understanding with the Greater Remington Improvement Association, and they cannot create a separate package goods department. The bill repeals a previous restriction that blocked new licenses in the 43rd district, specifically enabling these three locations to qualify for licenses under the new criteria. This is a targeted policy change for businesses in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood, not a broad expansion of licensing.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 20, 2025
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First - Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 43rd Alcoholic Beverages District - Class B-D-7 Licenses → Third - Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 43rd Alcoholic Beverages District - Class B-D-7 Licenses · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill was amended to add a new provision extending the expiration date of a specific Class C liquor license at 4500 North Charles Street until July 1, 2026, to allow for renewal. The bill also added a committee report indicating favorable action and recorded House adoption, while minor formatting changes were made throughout the document.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include a specific license renewal extension provision that was not present in the original version.
TIMELINE

Added Section 2 provision extending a Class C license at 4500 North Charles Street until July 1, 2026, for renewal purposes.

TECHNICAL

Added committee report status showing favorable action with amendments and House adoption date of March 6, 2025.

Minor formatting changes including bill number adjustments and page number reorganization throughout the document.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 19, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2025

How they voted

42–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 46
Mar 19, 2025
D Democratic33
29 Yea 4
87% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 20, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 805
executive
Apr 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-0-4)
senate
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 9, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (138-0-2)
house of delegates
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors